Reference #: 4447739 THE POSITION Would you like to conduct independent work in a unique law enforcement setting which covers multiple counties?  The Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC) has an exciting opportunity as a Public Utility Enforcement Officer which offers home-based work for the beginning and end of shift, as well as weekends and holidays off.  Apply today and become a part of our dedicated and valued team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK Be a part of the uniformed PUC Motor Carrier Enforcement Division covering the 67 counties of Pennsylvania!  Within this role, you will exercise the authority to stop and inspect all commercial motor vehicles to ensure they are in safe operating condition.  Protect the motoring public by placing unsafe vehicles and drivers Out-of- Service.  On occasion, you will work side by side and in conjunction with State and Local Police with the goal of preventing and reducing the number of injuries and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles.

The Public Utility Enforcement Officer conducts Safety Audits to ensure that new motor carriers possess accurate knowledge of the regulations and safety management practices in place, which lends itself to safer operations on the highways of Pennsylvania.  You will conduct investigations of consumer and agency-initiated complaints of motor carriers, complete audits as assigned by the division office, and compile detailed reports of investigations and inspections including corrective action recommendations.  You may also be required to provide testimony at Commission hearings, District Justice hearings, and County Common Pleas Court.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Candidates must reside in the county of patrol or relocate within six months of employment.  The counties of patrol for this position are Delaware and Philadelphia. Travel is required. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.  Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in police sciences or law enforcement; or Four years of professional police experience;or Four years of enforcement experience with a governmental regulatory agency's laws, rules and regulations pertaining to motor vehicles; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Necessary Special Requirement: You must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Conditions of Employment: You must successfully complete the training and safety courses within six months of employment.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement.  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within PUC District 35 (Delaware and Philadelphia) counties.  If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.  Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application quest ons, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.  Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.  To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.